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Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (16)

Day Twelve Jay For two days we had only our evenings together. But I would know if Storm was on the fair’s ground or out riding the countryside, just as I knew without turning when the blue eyes were watching me. If our hands couldn’t touch, our spirits could. On the morning we left the … Continue reading Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (16)

The Comfort of Routine

Before living alone, I hadn’t reaised how comforting routine can be. Especially after events that disrupt normality. I enjoy my occasional visits and meetings. Even shopping is a welcome diversion. And my routines do change with the seasons, weather, temperature, tasks to finish, company… But to settle down with breakfast before walking the dogs… flip … Continue reading The Comfort of Routine

Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (15)

Day Ten, Robin Kip went back into school for me, and I spent the morning at Cutler’s Forge. Ira’s body lay in the room that used to be our room. It would lay there now until its burning. They had found Ira lying face-up among reeds at the river’s edge, but with head and shoulders … Continue reading Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (15)

Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (14)

Day Ten, Jay Wow! Birds were celebrating overhead. I opened my eyes on sunlight dappling the ground. The air in the copse blew morning fresh, but we were cosy under my cover with Storm curved snug against my back. As I touched the arm lying across me, it tightened, and Storm’s nose nuzzled my neck. … Continue reading Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (14)

Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (13)

Day Nine Robin I had eavesdropped on stronger feelings than I had believed Jay capable of… passion, yearning for someone – who wasn’t me – and, worst of all, anticipation. The shock was almost physical. My mind backed away, and I folded onto a chair, physically curling around the pain. It led to another sleepless … Continue reading Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (13)

The Longest Month?

Is January your longest month? Why does January seem the longest month? In my working years, I decided this was because of the longer gap between December’s payday and January’s – both my husband and I were paid early in December, before the Christmas break. These days, January still feels like the longest month, although … Continue reading The Longest Month?

Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (12)

Day Eight Robin Kip stopped by on the way to school to report that Cris left for Wendale that morning. I said I ought to go back to work. I must have sounded as uncertain as I felt, because Kip suggested I take another day. We agreed to go in together tomorrow and see how … Continue reading Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (12)

Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (11)

Day Seven Robin The morning after Eden Thatcher roused me from my apathy, Cris came with Kip before school to tell me about Brook’s interrogation. Eden had arrived while Kip was at school the previous afternoon. “Eden already knows a lot about us according to Brook – about the bad feeling between Jay and Ira, … Continue reading Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (11)

Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (10)

Day Six, The Green Man The sky cleared, although the sun had barely time to warm the air before it sank behind the treetops. Mikki joined the locals and the older traders crowded inside the Green Man tavern. The rest of us sat around campfires set outside. “I hear you’ve met our Storm, then.” “Almost.” … Continue reading Jay and Robin, Five for Silver (10)

Keeping Company

When I was between husbands and before my youngest came back from university, I lived alone for a while. Except for the dogs. There have always been dogs. Yes, I talk to them (who else am I going to talk to?) but I always have. After a while, they seem to understand me. (It worked … Continue reading Keeping Company